Western Anatolia
A favourite haunt of younger İznik locals who come here to gossip and sip çay for hours, Kalyon is a friendly joint with a wide lake-facing veranda. Head…
Must-see nightlife in Türkiye
Bodrum Town
Bodrum's poshest and most popular address for Turkey's clubbing elite, Küba books the nation's leading DJs in the summer months. lts terrace bar…
Ürgüp
The shaded porch here is one of the nicest places in Cappadocia to partake in a spot of wine tasting. Tastings consist of eight wines and you can order…
Edirne
Local residents are as enamoured of the Mado chain of dondurma (Turkish ice cream) cafes as the rest of their compatriots, and flock to this huge branch…
Kadıköy
Describing itself as the 'world's first coffee lab' (a claim we repeat with a degree of scepticism), this designer roastery and cafe takes its coffee…
Beyoğlu
Broadcasting from the basement of its tiny pub just off İstiklal Caddesi, this indie radio station livestreams on Facebook and YouTube and hosts popular…
Cappadocia
Follow the signs down into the valley, from the ridge in front of Uçhisar Castle, to find the sweetest cafe in town on a terrace right in front of a fairy…
Ankara
With a fun felt shop on the ground floor and quirky local art gracing the walls of the cafe upstairs, this place is a lovely find. Great for a çay or…
Eastern Mediterranean
Need a vitamin injection after some hard travelling? This friendly place, lined with photos of famous clientele, is the spot for freshly squeezed juices…
Mardin
Join the moustachioed throngs in Mardin's most authentic tea and coffee house. In between blokey rounds of backgammon, cards and okey, the faded amber…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Located high on Behramkale's slopes near the Temple of Athena, this cool and compact cafe and bar has excellent views over surrounding valleys and across…
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Gaziantep
Get your vitamin C fix here. The menu offers plenty of freshly squeezed juices and the 'atom' (combining milk, honey, banana, hazelnuts and pistachios)…
Çanakkale
Regulars crowd in for cocktails served amid colourful street art and wall murals, and the international menu features pizza, pasta, steaks, salads and…
Kadıköy
One of the most popular bars on the Kadife Sokak drinking strip, Bina attracts regulars from across the city, who love its rear garden, upstairs arts and…
Alanya
The first two floors of this all-singin', all-dancin', all-flashin' monstrosity – the biggest, most pulsating club in Alanya – are decked out in (you…
Ankara
A super-cool French bistro-cafe with a mean weekend brunch (from 10am to 2.30pm), plus sandwiches, head-kicking cappuccinos, and a jazz-fusion soundtrack…
Alaçatı
Hip staff, a courtyard garden, good coffee, cold beer and live jazz music – the recipe for a perfect bar-cafe! Traktör is one of the best watering holes…
Cappadocia
This cheap-and-cheerful garden cafe, near the trailhead into Rose Valley, is in prime position to catch weary hikers. Great for a fruit juice stop and…
Western Anatolia
The best of the pubs and bars along the southern end of Atatürk Bulvarı. Most of the crew behind the bar speak pretty good English and, as it's popular…
Gaziantep
This restored han (caravanserai), just steps from the castle, has been turned into one of Gaziantep's swankiest bar-restaurants. After a long hot…
Ankara
Named after the renowned Sufi philosopher, this thriving wine house/restaurant attracts a hobnobbing crowd to its lowered courtyard. It boasts a long and…
Alanya
This 1st-floor venue holding up to 1000 is a summer-holiday favourite for partying young Turks, with DJs playing a mix of club classics, modern pop and R…
İzmir & the North Aegean
Lingering over a glass of wine at one of the laneway tables at this convivial wine bar close to the harbour is a popular local pastime. Choose from local…
Fethiye
The name says it all: Address' roomy waterfront garden is kilometre zero for everyone from çay-sipping locals to beer-drinking foreign residents watching…
Ayvalık
Commanding spectacular views over the islands in the bay, this outdoor cafe on a hill 8km south of the centre is most crowded at sunset, when spots in the…
Konya
An atmospheric early-20th-century house with terraces, pavement seating and cushions galore where students talk politics while sucking on nargiles (water…
Selçuk
The 'Tent', with its wooden roof and garden setting, is more of a park cafe than lounge, serving good coffee, freshly squeezed juices, beer, sandwiches…
Istanbul
Garnering our vote for the best limonata in town, this pretty cafe with its jaunty red-and-white checked tablecloths tablecloths is an excellent place to…
İzmir & the North Aegean
As hipster as Bozcaada gets, this friendly place opposite the museum serves espresso coffee, local wine, cocktails, smoothies and sandwiches. Seating is…
Çanakkale
One of the best spots to be when the sun sets over the Dardanelles, Golf has a huge outdoor terrace where you can enjoy a beer or a glass of tea while…
South Aegean
This internationally flavoured student haunt serves draught beer in its covered courtyard garden and bar, festooned with pictures of Hollywood greats and…
Beyoğlu
Once the mother ship for inner-city hipsters, this small temple to house and techno near Taksim isn't the hot spot it once was, but retains a crew of…
Sultanahmet
This hotel lounge bar–cafe close to the Basilica Cistern is chock-full of antique furniture, richly coloured rugs and old etchings and prints, but its…
Istanbul
In the shadow of the Süleymaniye Mosque, this student cafe has a roof terrace with magnificent views over to Beyoğlu, down the Golden Horn and up the…
Bodrum Peninsula
This beach club enjoys a stellar location on a lovely cove with wonderful swimming in gin-clear water north of Yalıkavak. Ambience is chilled in the day,…
Göreme
A cosy and super-friendly cafe that's great for a cold drink or tea stop (the coffee is average at best). If you're in need of a mid-afternoon pick-me-up,…
Kadıköy
Multistorey Karga is one of the most famous bars in the city, offering cheap drinks, alternative music (DJs downstairs, live acts upstairs) and avant…
Bursa
This relaxed bar has a terrace overlooking the leafy Gök Deresi gorge. It is entered next to Simit Sarayı cafe; look for the sign to Yener Ocakbaşı. It's…
Beyoğlu
The original boho bar on Cihangir's main entertainment strip, Smyrna has a relaxed atmosphere, retro decor and a self-consciously liter-arty clientele. If…
Kadıköy
A hub of indie music and art, this relaxed place hosts concerts, DJ sets, festivals, parties, themed markets and film screenings. Sit on the comfortable…
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